FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate in 2027 while defending FCT borrowing and infrastructure projects against her allegations.
Month: September 2026
Trump Signs Greenland Security Deal With Denmark and Greenland at UN!
Donald Trump has signed a Greenland security agreement with Denmark and Greenland at the UN, expanding US military cooperation in the Arctic while preserving Greenland’s existing political status.
ADC Questions Who Is Running Nigeria as Tinubu, Shettima Remain Abroad!
ADC has questioned who is exercising presidential authority in Nigeria as President Bola Tinubu extends his stay abroad and Vice President Kashim Shettima attends the UN General Assembly in New York.
Obi-Led NDC Government Would Reintroduce Fuel Subsidy in ‘Different Form’ -Kwankwaso!
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says an Obi-led government would introduce a different form of fuel subsidy focused on domestic refinery investment and lower petroleum costs.
Nigeria Records Four Years Without Piracy Attacks, Naval Chief Highlights Maritime Security Gains!
Nigeria has maintained four years without recorded piracy incidents in its territorial waters as the Navy and maritime agencies strengthen surveillance, technology and regional cooperation.
Xi Expected to Press Trump to Halt US Arms Sales to Taiwan at Washington Summit!
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to press Donald Trump to halt US arms sales to Taiwan during their Washington summit, reviving a long-running dispute over the 1982 US-China communiqué and Taiwan’s defence.
CBN Cuts Monetary Policy Rate to 23% in Major Interest Rate Reduction!
The Central Bank of Nigeria has cut the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5% to 23%, signalling a major shift in monetary policy as inflation moderates.
Kano Sets One-Year Target to Rehabilitate 10,000 Drug Users Through Skills Training!
Kano State targets 10,000 drug users and vulnerable youths for rehabilitation, vocational training and economic reintegration within one year.
Many Nigerians Still Lack Reliable Electricity Despite Power Generation Gains, Tegbe Says!
Nigeria’s Power Minister Joseph Tegbe says electricity generation has exceeded 5,000MW, but many Nigerians still lack reliable power as the government expands grid, metering and solar projects.
Ondo Ministry Denies Approving ₦8,000 Blood Test in Secondary School!
Ondo State Ministry of Education denies approving an alleged ₦8,000 blood-testing exercise at a secondary school in Akure and calls attention to questions surrounding the reported payment.
UNGA81: Tinubu Calls for African Alliance to End Raw Mineral Exploitation!
President Bola Tinubu has urged African countries at UNGA81 to end raw mineral exports, strengthen local processing and build stronger continental value chains for critical minerals.
FG Inaugurates 10-Member Panel to Probe Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody!
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent committee to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State.
Motorists, Commuters Decry Delay in Petrol Price Cut After Dangote Reduction!
Motorists and commuters in Abuja are demanding faster relief after Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol price by ₦25 per litre amid continuing pressure from high fuel and transport costs.
Delta Works Commissioner Reuben Izeze Returns After 10-Week Suspension: What Happened and What Comes Next?!
Delta Works Commissioner Reuben Izeze has returned to office after a 10-week suspension. Weng Global explains why he was suspended and what happens next.
Israel Threatens to Evacuate Gaza City if Any Israeli Is Abducted!
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has threatened to evacuate Gaza City’s population if any Israeli soldier or civilian is abducted, raising renewed concerns over civilian displacement and international humanitarian law.